Nutrition & Dieting/Too much fruits

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HI
  is it bad to eat too much fruits, say 4 fruits a day on a woman in her late 30's????? (sugars)
Thank you.

Answer
Mace,

The recommended amount of fruits a day can vary slightly depending on the person (age, weight, physical activity, etc.).  You should go to the www.MyPyramid.gov website to evaluate a healthy eating plan suited for you.

http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx

Todd

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Todd Bublitz, RCEP

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I can answer questions on Cholesterol & Lipids. I can explain how diet can and cannot improve your cholesterol & triglyceride levels.

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I have 17 years experience in cardiovascular disease prevention, rehabilitation and education. Researcher in cardiovascular exercise, cardiac function and cardiac testing. I developed and maintain Lipid-Clinic.com
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National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology (Wellness Programming & Cardiac Rehabilitation)
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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